Monday, I attended the Power to Move Golf Classic in Brighton. I didn’t golf but went to the dinner with Sean and my Mom. I immediately saw Chris there. (I haven’t seen him in AGES!). I talked to him about having been at Barwis for 2 years (Sunday was my anniversary) and of my recent squats and although they were harnessed, they were REALLY good. I remember Jesse and Phil having to pry my knees apart whenever I did squats (harnessed or not) and last Monday and Friday – my knees stayed apart on my own. It was good talking with Chris and he encouraged me and told me that it takes two years for the muscles to really start improving. He told me that now I will start to see strides.
I saw Brock too! He met Sean and my Mom. I liked that he came over and said, “Hi” because he is my inspiration! My “Mickey Mouse” as I refer to him as. After I talked with him, we had an EXCELLENT dinner and watched a video about the First Step Foundation. I cried a little bit too. It was really good to see so many First Steppers and trainers there! It was so good to feel that feeling of hope as I did when I was there. Barwis is the ONLY place where I feel that! I’m sure all the First Steppers feel that way.
On the drive home, I marinated on Chris’ words and Mike Barwis’ and it felt REALLY good. I got excited for Friday and hoped that I have a good showing. I was excited that just when I was losing hope in walking again… it was renewed in full force. I keep thinking about that quote that says something like “Never Give Up because you are closer to your goal than you realize.” This quote was the reason that I didn’t fully give up but was dismayed at how difficult it was at times. Maybe things will start to change…